Nigeria:   Atiku Hails U.S., UK, EU for Condemning Assault On Judiciary

This Day, 28 January 2019

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has commended the United States, United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union for condemning the… Read more »

Nigeria:   Onnoghen Not Removed, Presidency Tells U.S., UK, EU

Daily Trust, 28 January 2019

The Presidency yesterday said the position of the US, UK and EU on the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen was driven by unfounded… Read more »

Nigeria:   Judicial Council Meets Today Without Onnoghen, Mohammed

Guardian, 28 January 2019

The National Judicial Council (NJC) will hold an emergency meeting today over the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen. Read more »

Nigeria:   Onnoghen - NJC, NBA Hold Crucial Meetings

Premium Times, 28 January 2019

The National Judicial Council and the Nigerian Bar Association have announced emergency meetings. The meetings are expected to focus on the controversial suspension of Walter… Read more »

Nigeria:   Onnoghen - Presidency Replies U.S., EU - Says Nigeria Rejects Undue Interference

Premium Times, 27 January 2019

The presidency has reacted to the position of both the United States of America and the European Union on the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen. Read more »

Nigeria:   U.S., UK, EU's Reaction to CJN's Suspension Hasty, Unfortunate, Says Presidency

This Day, 28 January 2019

The presidency last night responded to the swift reactions of the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union (EU) to the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria… Read more »

Nigeria:   Protesters Give Buhari One Week to Recall Suspended Chief Justice

Premium Times, 27 January 2019

Protesters who gathered outside the Lagos office of Channels Television on Sunday have given the government one week to recalled suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter… Read more »

Nigeria:   U.S., EU Condemn 'Unconstitutional' Move on Top Judge

Premium Times, 26 January 2019

President Muhammadu Buhari's controversial suspension of Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen from office has drawn criticisms from the United States and the European Union. Read more »

Nigeria:   Buhari's New Chief Justice Inaugurates Election Tribunal

Premium Times, 26 January 2019

The acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Mohammed, appointed in controversial circumstances by President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, has inaugurated 250 members of the… Read more »

Nigeria:   Onnoghen: Time to Halt Nigeria's Slide to Anarchy

Premium Times, 27 January 2019

On Friday, President Muhammadu Buhari suspended the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen. He immediately swore in Justice Tanko Muhammad as his interim replacement in a… Read more »

Nigeria:   President Suspends Top Judge Before Election

DW, 26 January 2019

The Nigerian Bar Association has accused the president of an "attempted coup" against the judiciary and constitution. The suspended chief justice would play a role in any dispute… Read more »

Nigeria:   EU 'Concerned' After President Suspends Top Judge

DW, 26 January 2019

The European Union says the president's decision "raises concerns about opportunity for electoral justice." The suspended chief justice would play a role in any dispute following… Read more »

Nigeria:   US, EU Concerned About Suspension of Judge Ahead of Elections

VOA, 27 January 2019

The United States and European Union expressed concern Saturday about Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari's suspension of the country's top judge ahead of national elections. Read more »

Nigeria:   Finally, Appeal Court Suspends Onnoghen's Trial At CCT

This Day, 25 January 2019

It was a great relief Thursday for the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, as the criminal charges filed by the federal government against him over alleged… Read more »

Nigeria:   I Haven't Resigned From Office, Says Onnoghen

Vanguard, 25 January 2019

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, on Friday, refuted report that he has resigned his office, describing it as fake news. Read more »

Nigeria:   Onnoghen - Appeal Court Halts Further Proceedings At CCT

Vanguard, 25 January 2019

Palpable reprieve came the way of embattled Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen as the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal yesterday ordered the Code of Conduct… Read more »

Nigeria:   Onnoghen - Court of Appeal Suspends CCT Proceedings

Daily Trust, 25 January 2019

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has suspended the proceedings of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) on the alleged false asset declaration against the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN),… Read more »

Nigeria:   Protest As CCT Dismisses Court Orders Against Trial of Onnoghen

Guardian, 23 January 2019

The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), yesterday, set aside all existing orders against the trial of Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen. Read more »

Nigeria:   Govt Seeks Resignation of Chief Justice Onnoghen

Guardian, 22 January 2019

Nigerian government on Tuesday said it demands the resignation of the chief justice of Nigeria Walter Onnoghen over the alleged refusal to declare bank accounts despite being a… Read more »

Nigeria:   Chief Justice of Nigeria, Other Heads of Court Enjoy Immunity

Guardian, 22 January 2019

The dust raised by the sudden charge and proposed arraignment of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen, who is the highest judicial officer in the country, before the… Read more »